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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.22 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.22 and 111.38 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.22 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.22 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.22 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 27,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.45/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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